Grand Duke Henri & Grand Duchess Maria Teresa of Luxembourg - Christmas Reply (2021)

I received this reply from Luxembourg last year but never made a blog post about it. I had written to Grand Duke Henri & Grand Duchess Maria Teresa. 

The front of the envelope is different than all my past replies from the Luxembourg royals. Instead of the usual stamp and postmark, this is franked. Many monarchies have switched to this over the years as it makes it much easier and usually cheaper. Envelopes can be "franked" by a machine, stamped with this box with their account number. And then Post Luxembourg just charges them for the postage, which is usually given at a reduced rate. 

The back of the envelope features an embossed crown. This is the same crown we have seen on past replies from the Grand Ducal Couple, except it is smaller and darker blue than the envelopes from the couple's past Christmas replies. 

Inside is a flat card, with a pre-typed message. This card would be sent out to pretty much everyone who writes for Christmas, although we have seen them in past years do a 2nd printing and update the date to January of the new year. 

The card says: 

Luxembourg, December 2021

Their Royal Highnesses the Grand Duke and The Grand Duchess 

of Luxembourg, very touched by your kind greetings, send you their most

heartfelt wishes for Christmas and the New Year. 

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